Shield- Protecting the one you love

Chapter 8

Tanet was trying to concentrate on his work but was getting distracted by certain someone who has been occupying his mind for the last few days.

Tanet: Shit. Why can't I just stop thinking about that idiot?

"Which idiot?"

Tanet was shocked to see Rune standing before him with a smile on his face.

Tanet: When did you come?

Rune: Since the moment you were cursing some idiot.

Tanet: I was not cursing Veera. You might have heard something else.

Rune: But I never said Veera's name.

A smirk appears on Rune's face as he looks at Tanet's blushing face.

Rune: OH MY GOD! Did I just see Mr.Tsundera, Tanet Wang blushing.

Tanet: SHUT"

"What the hell is happening here and why is Tanet blushing like a teenage girl?"

Rune and Tanet look at Daw who was standing at the door and staring at them with a confused expression.

Rune: You just came at the right time. Our dearest friend, Tanet is in love.

Daw: WHAT?

Tanet: SHUT RUNE

Rune: Well, weren't you lost in Veera's thought when I came into the cabin? Were you not the one who was blushing when I took his name?

Tanet: I...I.

Daw: OMG!!!! He is so nervous that he is stammering.

Tanet: GUYS...

Rune and Daw start laughing seeing their confident friend being so nervous.

Daw: It's okay Tanet. It's high time that you find someone who loves you unconditionally. Someone who can bring that smile to your face that you lost years back. You deserve it Tanet.

Rune: I agree with Daw. You deserve the best in this whole world.

Tanet looks at his bestfriends with tears in his eyes.Rune and Daw hug Tanet and run their hand on his back to comfort and assure him.

Tanet: But I don't think he feels the same way as me.

Rune: How do you know that Tanet? You have never told him your feelings. Don't accept defeat without even trying.

Daw: Rune is right Tanet. Just talk to him once.

Tanet: Hmm

Rune and Daw leave Tanet's office after making him promise that he will talk to him at the first available opportunity.Later that day, Tanet completes all his pending work and then calls Veera.

Veera: Hello Mr.Wang

.Tanet: Hello

Veera: Are you done with your day's work?

Tanet: YesVeera: I will be there in 15 minutes to pick you up.

Tanet: Okay

Veera: And don't roam around alone.

Tanet: Hmm

Tanet disconnects the call and waits in his cabin for Veera's call. After 15 minutes he receives a call from an unknown number. He hesitates to pick up the call but then answers it as the caller was persistent.

Tanet: Hello

Unknown: Hello Mr.Wang

Tanet: Who is this?

Unknown: Mr.Wang, It's me Kla, Daw's bodyguard. I mean Mr. Saeli's bodyguard.

Tanet: How can I help you Kla?

Kla: Actually, Veera asked me to pick you. He is stuck in some important job and can't be here right now.

Tanet: Hmm

Kla: I am waiting for you in the basement. Mr.Saeli is also with me in the car.

Daw: Hey Tanet. Come down. We are waiting for you.

Tanet: OkayTanet disconnects the call and picks up his belongings.

Tanet: What is so important is that he cannot even call me and inform me that he is not coming. Stupid, Idiot, Moron.Tanet soon reaches the basement and gets into Daw's car.

Daw: Hey

Tanet: Hey

Kla: Sir, Veera will bring your car to your house in the morning.

Tanet: Okay

Kla starts the car and drives towards Tanet's house. Tanet was lost in his thoughts when Daw started talking.

Daw: Hey Tanet

Tanet: Hmm

Daw: What are you thinking?

Tanet: Nothing.

Daw: Are you upset that Veera didn't come to pick you up?

Tanet: No. Why should I be upset about such a silly thing?

Kla looks at Tanet through the rearview mirror and a smirk appears on his face.

Kla(in mind): So you are not upset, eh... Let's try something, sir.

Kla: Sorry to interrupt Sir. Veera wanted to come but then someone really important called and he had to go visit them.

Daw: Looks like a personal call.

Kla: Hmm. His best friend came from the US after a very long time. They are very close to each other and she has been away for almost 3yrs.

Tanet: SHE..

Kla: Yes Sir.

There was complete silence for a few seconds.

Kla: Actually, he always had a crush on her and she left Thailand before he could confess to her. So you know...

Tanet does not say anything but Daw could see him clenching his fist so tight that his knuckles were turning white and tears were forming in his eyes. Daw placed his hand on Tanet's hand to calm him down.Kla was shocked to see tears in Tanet's eyes.

Kla(in mind): Shit. Did I just go overboard? I was just trying to get the truth out of him. Shit...Shit...Shit. Veera is going to kill me.

Soon they reach the Wang Mansion. Tanet quickly gets out of the car and walks towards the front door without looking back. Daw sighs and looks at Kla with a worried expression.

Daw: I think he is hurt.

Kla: I think I did something stupid.

Daw: What?

Kla tells Daw that everything he said was a lie. Veera did go to meet his best friend but he was never interested in her. He also informs Daw that he was just trying to see if Tanet had any feelings for his best friend.

Daw: You are so stupid. I am afraid your plan may push Tanet back into his shell again. He was just starting to open up to the possibility of having someone in his life. You might have just ruined it for him.

Kla: Sorry

Daw: You need to call Veera and inform him about this before this misunderstanding destroys whatever is between them right now.

Kla: Hmm

Kla quickly dials Veera's number but his phone was unreachable.

Kla: His phone is unreachable.

Daw: Hmm. I just hope and pray nothing bad happens before we sort out this thing.

Kla: I hope so too.

They leave from there to Daw's home.Tanet just enters his house with his head hung low as he did not want anyone to see his dejected face. As he was about to climb the stairs, he sensed a movement behind him. He turns around quickly to see the least expected person standing there before him."Sir""You"